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NHTSA Recall 17V600000: Service brakes, electric

Trail King Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 143 vehicles. It affects 2013–2018 Trail King Flatbed Trailer.

143
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (October 4)
NHTSA campaign17V600000
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Report receivedSeptember 26, 2017
Owner notificationOctober 4, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Flatbed Trailers, model numbers TK20, TKT20, TK24, TKT24, and TK32. The axles on these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, reducing the braking ability of the electric brakes.

Safety risk

The brakes may not be able to be applied to full strength, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Trail King has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the orientation of the brakes, correcting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V600000

Make and modelModel years
Trail King Flatbed Trailer2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.